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                         1880 AUGUSTA CITY DIRECTORY
                    AUGUSTA ORPHAN ASYLUM & CITY HOSPITAL

                    
Page 31

AUGUSTA ORPHAN ASYLUM

Augusta Orphan Asylum---Harper, southwest corner R. R. Avenue. This 
institution, which has for its object the support and education of orphan 
children, was established by act of General Assembly, January 22, 1852. 
Endowed by George M. Newton and Isaac S. Tuttle; it is in a prosperous 
condition, The ground embraces about 35 acres, on the eastern portion of which 
has been erected a handsome and commodious building, supporting at present 129 
orphans; 54 boys and 68 girls, received from all sections of the country.

MANAGEMENT:

President: Rev. James S. Lamar 
Secretary and Treasurer: George M. Thew 
Managers: James C. C. Black 
          C. A. Platt
          W. E. Jackson
          H. H. Hickman
          J. T. Newbery

COMMITTEES: 

On Education: Rev. James S. Lamar 
              James C. C. Black
              J. T. Newbery

On Finance: Charles A. Platt 
            William E. Jackson 
            Hamilton H. Hickman



CITY HOSPITAL

City Hospital--Walker, northeast corner Washington. Established in 1869. In 
charge of four Sisters of Mercy, who receive from the city $92 per month for 
their servics. Three servants, one male and two female, regularly employed. 
Any physican or member of Council can give certificates entitling parties 
admission.

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